217 Today: WILL Call: What’s Happening in Central Illinois Sep. 11 – Sep. 14
Courtesy of Urbana Park District webpage
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Today’s headlines:
- Enrollment is up for international students at the University of Illinois despite federal immigration policies.
- Illinois Public Media’s Executive Director Moss Bresnahan announced two people will be laid off due to federal funding cuts.
- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says the Supreme Court is reversing years of progress.
- The Trump administration has targeted international students, revoking visas and reviewing visa holders.
In today’s deep dive, we’ll learn about what is coming to the Central Illinois area in the world of arts, culture and entertainment.
217 Today is produced by Stephanie Orellana. Reporting today contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Emily Hays, Arjun Thakkar, Mawa Iqbal, Kimberly Schofield and Adelyn Mui.
